Jeff, Shyh-Jye Lee is a highly accomplished professor and researcher specializing in developmental, cell, and molecular biology. He is a prominent Professor in the Department of Life Science at National Taiwan University and serves as a Research Fellow at the Center for Biotechnology. With a strong academic background, including a Ph.D. in Zoology/Cell Biology from Iowa State University, Lee has made significant contributions. He has been involved in various academic and leadership roles, such as serving as the President of the Taiwanese Society of Developmental Biology and directing the Center for Developmental Biology and Regenerative Medicine. Lee's expertise and research interests encompass diverse areas, including interneuromast cell quiescence, mitochondrial genomics, stem cells, neural progenitor cells, and the regulation of gene plasticity. Throughout his career, he has organized and participated in numerous scientific conferences and received several awards for his contributions to the field. Lee's work and publications have made valuable contributions to our understanding of biological processes and have been influential in the scientific community.

Embryonic development is an intricate and captivating process characterized by the fusion of mature haploid gametes to form a diploid zygote. This zygote undergoes rapid cleavage stages, leading to the formation of a blastocoel and the emergence of three germ layers through gastrulation. These germ layers subsequently contribute to the development of various organs along the three embryonic axes, ultimately shaping a sexually mature adult organism. Precise regulation of gene expression in each cell's genome is crucial during these developmental sequences, ensuring proper spatial and temporal coordination to establish a functional organism. Even minor errors in this regulation can lead to developmental abnormalities or even loss of life.